Sermons on Man Made Rituals:

A Prayer To The God Of My Life

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Nov 27, 2006

This sermon is an exhortation to God’s people to cry out to Him for a renewed sense of His manifest presence in the midst of His people.

Man, it’s been a long, hot, dry summer – has it not? As I’ve driven along state highways, I’ve observed garden after garden burned up from the heat – just parched to pulp, dried up to nothing. There’s no doubt that those plants long for the rain from heaven. Even gardens with earthly, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Principles For Handling Money

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 28, 2006

Money matters are spiritual matters and financial peace can only come from making decision based on biblical principles.

BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES FOR SOUND FAMILY FINANCES Introduction: Today we will address a topic which is relevant to everyone. As a matter of fact, money issues are killing people, marriages, churches, and we are heading that direction as a country with our federal government. God knows that and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Always Looking At The Heart Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 7, 2010

God desires a relationship with people and we are to have a relationship with God, but when we brag about our relationship with God we are elevating ourselves above everyone else which is a sin!

How many of you believe that God desires a relationship with people? Why would God create people if He doesn’t want a relationship with them? Now, is it right or wrong to brag about a relationship with God? When one brags about a relationship with God, is the focus on God or self?? Bragging ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love: A Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

The battle that every Christian fights is not won or lost by whether we get more of God (we’ve already got all He’s going to give: 100%), the real issue is whether or not God will get more of us!

The Bible is clear: if you are Christian, then you have the Holy Spirit living inside of you… buried below layers of body and soul (Romans 8:9-11). He’ll always be there – never leaving or forsaking you (Hebrews 13:5). In fact, the Apostle Paul even sarcastically reminds a church that has ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

What You Believe, Does It Really Matter

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• I have a question to propose to you this morning. Does what you believe really matter? Does what you believe really make a difference or affect the outcome of your life? • A large percentage of Americans no longer believe in the truth of God’s Word.

Introduction • I have a question to propose to you this morning. Does what you believe really matter? Does what you believe really make a difference or affect the outcome of your life? • A large percentage of Americans no longer believe in the truth of God’s Word. • Many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Questions About Jesus' Return

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 28, 2011

What the Bible says about Jesus' return.

A. THE BIBLE’S TEACHING ABOUT THE TIME OF JESUS’ RETURN 1. Jesus said there would be “wrong” predictions about His return. “Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There!’ do not believe it. For false christs and false ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit Baptism Series

Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Mar 2, 2011

Many debates have occurred over this teaching among our Christian brethren. We find in the scripture the Holy Spirit works in many different ways in the world and in the lives of born again believer’s. Baptism in the Holy Ghost is viewed as a dis

ARTICLE 8 We believe in the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to a clean heart. Many debates have occurred over this teaching among our Christian brethren. We find in the scripture the Holy Spirit works in many different ways in the world and in the lives of born again believer’s. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Lesson 2: The Rapture

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 17, 2008

What are the signs of the Lord’s return?

A. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF THE LORD’S RETURN? What will happen immediately after the rapture begins to take place before it happens. 1. Signs in nature, i.e., famine, earthquakes, plague (Matt. 24:7). 2. Signs in society. a. Lawlessness (II Tim. 4:1-3ff). b. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The King: Love Does Not Keep A Record Of Wrongs.

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 20, 2008

This sermon reminds those present of the Church Year, then moves on to the reason Jesus came. The words of the angel to Mary or the words of John the Baptist remind us... He shall be called Jesus for he came to save us from our sins... The sermon includ

In Jesus Holy Name November 23, 2008 Redeemer “The Relationship Principles of Jesus” # 4 in series “Love Does not keep a Record of Wrongs Today our liturgy celebrates the last Sunday in the Church Year, Christ the King Sunday. Next week we begin a new church year with the first Sunday ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Lutheran

"Are You Wired For Joy Or Wired For Stress?"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 22, 2008

Jesus came to bring good news of great joy for everyone. Why don’t more people experience the joy of the Lord. How can we become rewired for joy at this Christmas season?

Valley Grove Assembly of God December 7, 2008 “Are You Wired for Joy or Wired for Stress?” Luke 2:8-20 Verse 10 “but the angel reassured them…don’t be afraid,” he said, “I bring you good news of great joy for everyone!” INTRODUCTION: [Show strings of tangled Christmas lights all in a heap on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Christians Love God And Love Others Because They Love God.

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 24, 2008

This sermon explores that Jesus emphasises that living as Christians results in us loving God and loving others because we love God. And as we do we interact with Jesus because Jesus is with the needy.

Today is Christ the King Sunday. The last Sunday of the church year. And as the last day of the church year, we are focussing on the last days, and our Gospel reading for the day from Matthew 25:31-46 highlights one of the ways how Jesus as King makes of a decision of who receives eternal life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

How Can I Help My Church? Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008

Today from this passage in the book of 1 Peter we want to take this passage and apply it to a larger theme of servant-hood, and answer the question “How can I help my Church?” this is a message on serving.

How can I help My Church? 1 Peter 5:1-4 Introduction What do you call a chicken crossing the road? Poultry in motion. What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t work? A stick. Where do you find a dog with no legs? Right where you left him. What do you call cheese that isn’t yours? Nacho ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Cup Of Cold Water

Contributed by Susan Babb, Osl on Apr 17, 2009

Sharing the love of God in a simple, practical way.

A Cup of Cold Water Matthew 10: 40-42 I. Intro Story A. Jared and Dad playing catch when Jared asked, “Dad, is there a God?” B. Joe (Dad) – same hopeless feeling he experienced before 1. on high school baseball team, lost sight of fly ball in blazing sun 2. didn’t know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Methodist

Making The Most Of Babylon Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 4, 2009

We may be pilgrims in this world, but we are to set down deep roots while growing toward heaven.

Making the Most of Babylon (Jeremiah 29:1-14) 1.This past week, Marylu and I were enjoying a lean pork tenderloin roast -- it was delicious. I thought to myself, "I am so glad I am a gentile." 2. According to WebMD, "It appears that the use of the term "swine flu" has had quite an impact. "The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Declares War Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 21, 2010

Going to war with God is a losing cause!

WHEN GOD DECLARES WAR JEREMIAH 4:5-6:30 INTRODUCTION: This is the third sermon in a series on “A Journey through Jeremiah”. Here is Jeremiah. He has been created by God; conditioned by God; called by God; and commissioned by God. He is sent into a society, not unlike the one in which we live. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist